Who created "Mourning Sampler"?

Mourning Sampler was created by Mary Balch's School in c. 1810.

When was "Mourning Sampler" created?

This artwork was created c. 1810.

Is "Mourning Sampler" in the public domain?

Yes, Mourning Sampler is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mourning Sampler

Q: What medium is "Mourning Sampler"?

Mourning Sampler is Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk and silk chenille in split, surface satin, and stem stitches; couching.

Mary Balch's School

c. 1810

Medium

Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk and silk chenille in split, surface satin, and stem stitches; couching

Dimensions

42.2 × 58.8 cm (16 1/2 × 23 1/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

36076

Rights

Public Domain

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About this artwork

The inscription on this mourning sampler commemorates the deaths of Nicholas (1767–1797) and Mary Bullock (died 1802). It is likely that was was stitched by either Mary or Louise (Louisa) Winsor, daughters of Mary Bullock Winsor (1767-1816) and Nicholas Winsor (1767-1797). The family connection and style of this piece, and other related works, link it to Mary Balch’s school in Providence. The inclusion of the trumpeting angels indicates that this piece is among the earliest mourning embroideries...

Mourning Sampler

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